In this podcast episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Rob Hunt, President of People Inc. Rob shares his evolution from a 29-year career at the Jim Pattison Group to founding People Inc. 14 years ago. He emphasizes the importance of authentic leadership, continuous learning, and developing people to help them reach beyond their grasp. Rob discusses key lessons from his career, including the criticality of hiring the right people, maintaining a consistent training regimen, and evolving as a leader. The conversation also touches on overcoming fears, embracing failures as learning opportunities, and adapting to modern challenges like AI and workplace flexibility.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:24 Rob Hunt's Journey to People Inc.01:50 The Philosophy of People Development03:08 Embracing Failure and Learning06:17 Leadership and Vulnerability13:14 Entrepreneurial Spirit in British Columbia14:31 Lessons from Jim Pattison Group22:49 Hiring the Right People28:43 Is Leadership Harder Today?29:26 The Evolution of Leadership30:56 The Role of AI in Business33:00 Modern Workplace Expectations34:23 Training and Development in Organizations38:55 Personal Investment in Professional Growth41:32 Natural Born Leaders vs. Trained Leaders43:50 The Difference Between Managers and Leaders48:03 Advice for Aspiring Leaders50:50 Reflecting on Leadership Journeys53:20 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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